Police Appeal To Trace Stolen Boat
Dec 18th, 2009 | By Duncan Smith | Isle of Wight News From The Island PulseIsle of Wight Police News:
Police have released this photograph of a boat and trailer in an attempt to trace the boat reported stolen on the Isle of Wight.
The 17-foot Shetland cabin boat (pictured post painting) and its trailer had been parked outside an address in Wootton Bridge near Ryde.
Investigating officer, PC Russ Skinner of the Isle of Wight’s Targeted Patrol Teams (TPT) said:
“Initial enquiries have established that the last confirmed sighting of the boat and trailer was on the driveway of an address off Park Road in Wootton Bridge during the evening of Friday, November 27, 2009.
“The boat appears damaged in the photograph, but had been repaired recently and re-painted white and blue.
“A description of the boat has been circulated to the marine community already, but I would also appeal for members of the public to contact police if they see this boat or know anything about its whereabouts.”
Anyone with information is asked to phone Ryde Police Station on 101. Mini-Com users can call 01962 875000. Information can be given anonymously by calling the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111. From outside Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, call 0845 045 45 45. In an emergency, always phone 999.
